Let’s go back to love and fight songs

2023-07-31 22:11:44

Ismael Serrano says that the older songs seem better than the new ones because they remind us of the person we were when we heard them. This is probably why it is impossible for me to listen to the singer-songwriter from Madrid and not associate him with Raimon whom I listened to yesterday, just as I listened to Ismael Serrano already at university. And more when the madrielny of Papa, tell me again (now nobody sings Al Vent) he indulges in every concert and every record mixing love compositions with fight songs. Like that well-known Raimon anthology.

Ismael Serrano arrived at the Espai Port de la Porta Ferrada on Sunday astride the farewell of a tour and the launch of his new album. with I came from the norththe Madrid native opened with force, captivating audiences with his storytelling ability with a touch of melancholy. The concert continued with the new one The fable of the rabbits, which portrays the various lefts and how the wolf always appears in the right moment. The melodies were getting contaminated by the nocturnal atmosphere that invited a more intimate atmosphere. As the artist explored the foundations of his music, incorporating new musical twists, including a particular tribute to Juan Luis Guerra.

little creature shined as one of the standout songs of the show, flooding the venue. The collaboration with Jacob Sureda on keyboards, Josemi Sanchez on guitars and Cristina Suey on cello he added a special dimension to the performance, merging sounds and creating a unique harmony on stage.

Serrano gave the opportunity to listen to two pieces of what will be his new album. A premiere a month ago and which honors those of us who have always been followers: The song of our life. The other, which will be released soon: knowing how to win, against the melancholia of defeatist singer-songwriters, like himself.

To the surprise of Ismael Serrano himself – who had had a bit of a fever in the afternoon -, a devoted audience asked for a double portion of kisses. The first, with Memory i Latelyto close with Vertigoaccompanied by the choirs of the spectators.